The Jigawa State Government has officially withdrawn from the Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Bello Abdulkadir-Fanini, announced the decision during a press conference in Dutse on Saturday, October 26.
Abdulkadir-Fanini confirmed that a notice of withdrawal was filed on October 24, stating, “The Jigawa State government has withdrawn from the case of Attorney-General of Kogi vs. Attorney-General of the Federation (SC/CV/178/2023).” However, he refrained from giving specific reasons for the decision, emphasizing that the choice was made “in the interest of the state.”
The Attorney-General explained that alternative paths to achieving the state’s goals could influence such a decision, suggesting that Jigawa may have pursued other methods to address its concerns. He highlighted the potential for amicable resolution outside the court, alluding to the value of alternative dispute resolution as a means to settle disputes.
